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The African Population and
Health Research Center (APHRC) is an African-led and Africa based international
research institute engaged in multidisciplinary, evidence-based policy
research.

Our researchers address
important issues and challenges facing Africa in areas such as education,
health, population, aging, urbanization and wellbeing.

We engage with policy makers
in the region to disseminate our research findings to influence policy
decisions and improve the quality of life in Africa.

APHRC seeks to recruit a research
assistant in a project titled the effect of cultural institutions and
culturally-sensitive facility-based delivery on maternal and newborn health
service utilization and outcomes among pastoral dropout populations in Garissa,
Kenya: a formative study. Also known as “Afya Kwa Ukoo”

Key Responsibilities

Liaise and
coordinate with sub-grantees to ensure that implementation adheres to the
protocol

Coordinate and
supervise all data collection activities- which may involve medical record
review, qualitative interviews and quantitative interviews.

Attend and
represent the APHRC at County and sub-County meetings that have a bearing
on the project (Maternal, newborn and child health)

Write and
submit field progress reports as per laid down schedule

Perform project
related duties assigned by the project manager or other person working on
the project

Ensure
community mobilization and education of the community in relation to the
research project.

Supervise and
coordinate field work in the execution of the research project to ensure
timely implementation of field operations.

Monitor field
work and ensure field staff adheres to data quality guidelines.

Assist in the
development of fieldwork project reports.

Qualifications and Experience

First degree
in social sciences or other related field

At least one
year experience in research activities in either qualitative or
quantitative data collection.

Supervisory/leadership
skills

Report writing
skills

Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills

Experience
working in a research institution, coordinating fieldwork or research
activities

Good
quantitative or qualitative skills; experience with mixed methods will be
an advantage provided one is very strong in quantitative or qualitative
methods

Requirements

MUST be based
in Garissa

Worked in
North Eastern before, speaks local language, experience working with
multiple partners including government agencies.

Good
interpersonal skills, working under minimum supervision, and under tight
deadlines.

Computer
literate

Fluent in
English and Kiswahili

Be prepared to
work full time on the project for the duration of the data collection.

Be willing to
work outside normal business hours.

Have strong
interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and interviewing skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are
invited to submit their application letter and CV with contracts of three
referees via email to tessie@flexi-personnel.com by close of business August
28, 2017.

Indicate on the email subject
“Research Assistant” (APHRC) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed
to the protection of children.

We regret that only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE
NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENTS TO ANYONE DURING ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS.